Paravertebral Nerve Block
RK.MD
DECEMBER 25, 2024
Paravertebral nerve blocks (PVBs) are regional anesthetic techniques that target the paravertebral space (PVS), where spinal nerves emerge from the intervertebral foramina. They allow for segmental, unilateral anesthesia without the sympathectomy and motor blockade seen in neuraxial techniques. To facilitate extubation in the OR and a shorter overall hospital course, I’ll perform these pre-operatively as part of our robotic cardiac surgery procedures.
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